Hurricane Milton Causes Severe Damage to Tropicana Field Amidst 100+ mph Winds

Hurricane Milton severely damaged Tropicana Field's roof, impacting its use by post-storm responders and service operations in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The devastation caused by Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024, has left its mark on Tropicana Field, the home ballpark of the Tampa Bay Rays. Overnight, the powerful winds, exceeding 100 mph, inflicted significant damage to the stadium's roof, which was meant to serve as a base for workers responding to thestorm.

Extent of Damage Unveiled

Overhead images captured the aftermath, revealing that vast sections of the domed stadium's paneled roof were torn off. Additionally, the stadium's playing field and stands were exposed to view, with the area where the panels once stood clearly visible. However, the extent of damage to the stadium's interior remained uncertain

In a prior update, the Florida Division of Emergency Management announced plans to establish a 10,000-person base camp at Tropicana Field to aid ongoing debris operations and support post-landfall responders. This indication underscored the urgent need for a coordinated response to the calamity unleashed by Hurricane Milton.

Impact on Baseball Season

Typically a hub of activity with playoff baseball games in October, Tropicana Field will not serve that purpose this year. The Tampa Bay Rays, concluding the season with an 80-82 record, marked their first campaign below .500 since 2017 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018, adding another layer of adversity to the unfolding situation.

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